When in need of a quick pick-me-up, and simultaneously, looking for a healthy choice, here are some of the items we might opt for. And also some of the mistakes we might make.

Here are some ‘healthy’ food items:

1. Whole Wheat Crackers – Whole wheat crackers are heavily processed and usually have many artificial ingredients.  They also contain loads of inflammation-promoting gluten, and many popular brands are also loaded with  trans fats.  This even applies to 100% whole wheat crackers, so don’t be fooled by all the “heart healthy” health claims.  Make no mistake, packaged whole wheat crackers are a BAD choice for your health and your fat loss goals.

2.  Most Protein Bars – Most protein bars are nothing more than glorified candy bars.  Full of artificial, damaging ingredients, cheap protein, and loads of sugar, the vast array of protein bars on the market fail to make the cut for a healthy snack.

3.  Fruit Smoothies – We’re not talking about homemade fruit smoothies, but rather the sugar-laden, syrup-derived, so-called fruit smoothies that you’ll find at your local smoothie shop.  Some of them have upwards of 75 grams of sugar in a small smoothie!  And a whole lot of additives.

4.  Granola Bars – Somewhere along the line we were all taught that granola bars are healthy.  Why or how, I’m not sure.  They’re high carb, high sugar, low protein, and fail to provide any truly “healthy” ingredients whatsoever.

Stick to home made, simple, real food. And Stay Healthy!